§Investigate the role that functions play in the revised curriculum and its importance in connecting mathematical ideas;
§Explore strategies for developing a deeper conceptual understanding of functions and addressing misconceptions related to how students learn functions;
§Develop a deeper understanding of the balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency when working with functions (e.g., time spent on a concept; level of proficiency; lesson focus; assessment strategies; etc.)
§Make connections between students’ ability to apply the mathematical processes and teaching functions through problem solving Furthermore, through hands-on exploration of various functions, connections between Grade 7 to College will be identified.
Functions-Based Curriculum
Participants will:
§ Investigate the role that functions play in the revised curriculum and its importance in connecting mathematical ideas;
§ Explore strategies for developing a deeper conceptual understanding of functions and addressing misconceptions related to how students learn functions;
§ Develop a deeper understanding of the balance between conceptual understanding and procedural fluency when working with functions (e.g., time spent on a concept; level of proficiency; lesson focus; assessment strategies; etc.)
§ Make connections between students’ ability to apply the mathematical processes and teaching functions through problem solving Furthermore, through hands-on exploration of various functions, connections between Grade 7 to College will be identified.
Anthony Azzopardi, Trish Byers
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